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What was the name of the shells in 'things fall apart'?
They are referred to as cowries.
What kind of currency do the villagers use in Things Fall Apart?
The villagers use cowries as currency.
Did they use money in things fall apart?
Yes, money and barter were both used in things fall apart. The main currency was cowries. Major transactions were carried out in bags of cowries. For example, Akuke's bride-price was 20 bags of cowries. The fine for burning down the church was 200 bags of cowries, with an additional 50 bags of cowries as a 'processing fee' for the court messengers.
Who is anteo and what happens to him from Things Fall Apart?
There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.
Why is things fall apart literature?
Things Fall Apart is a book, which counts as literature.
What was the economy like in things fall apart?
There were many different goods including palm wine, snuff, crops like yams, medicines and animals, with cowries used as a currency. Market days were held every 4th day.
What is the publishing company for Things fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
What sports did things fall apart played?
Wrestling was the major sport in Things Fall Apart.
Is nwoye a boy in things fall apart?
Yes, Nwoye is a boy in Things Fall Apart.
What do yams symbolize in Things Fall Apart?
yams in things fall apart symbolises wealth
In things fall apart was there colonialism?
The second half of Things Fall Apart deals with colonialism and its effects.
Is Things Fall Apart non-fiction?
No, "Things Fall Apart" is a work of fiction. It is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and is not based on real events or people.
